Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was stuck with a loss Wednesday, giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk in seven innings and striking out five in his team's 5-1 defeat against the Yankees.
Verlander (10-10) was victimized by the long ball Wednesday, serving up solo home runs in the fifth and seventh inning but still turning in his fourth straight quality start. Verlander owns a 4.57 ERA and 115:53 K:BB ratio in 157 2/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Pirates Monday.